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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa head coach Jan Jensen observes a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Northern Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 91-73.

Iowa women’s basketball determined to fix glaring issues after Illinois loss

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter January 10, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, IL - The Iowa women’s basketball team is determined to ramp up their offensive presence after shooting errors and turnovers resulted in a costly 62-57 loss to Illinois on Thursday night. While...

Taylor Stremlow looks to pass around Audi Crooks during the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series, a basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 75-69.

No. 23 Iowa women’s basketball falls to Illinois

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter January 10, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, IL - The Iowa women’s basketball team came up short on the road against Illinois, falling in a 62-57 defensive slugfest on Thursday night. While the Hawkeyes held a small lead at halftime,...

Iowa head coach Jan Jensen talks to a player during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Washington State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars 72-43.

No. 23 Iowa women’s basketball falls at home to No. 8 Maryland

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter January 5, 2025

The No. 23 Iowa women’s basketball team fought hard but was ultimately outmatched on Sunday night, falling 74-66 to an undefeated No. 8 Maryland squad.  The Terrapins built a 25-point lead at one...

Addison O’Grady goes up for a shot during the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series, a basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 75-69.

No. 23 Iowa women’s basketball begins 2025 strong with 80-68 win at Penn State

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter January 1, 2025

The No. 23 Iowa women’s basketball team began 2025 on a high note with an 80-66 road win over Penn State on Wednesday. With the win, the Hawkeyes improve to 12-2 overall and 2-1 in Big Ten play.  Taylor...

Pedestrians walk by Tin Roof during an Iowa Women’s Basketball watch party at the Tin Roof in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. Hundreds of Hawkeye fans gathered to watch Iowa face Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, resulting in an 84-63 victory.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball watch party in Nashville

Emma Calabro and Cody Blissett December 30, 2024

Dozens of fans gathered at Tin Roof on Broadway in Nashville, Tenn., to watch a women's basketball game between Iowa and Purdue that took place at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 29. The Hawkeyes...

Photo taken from Joseph Cress/ Iowa City-Press Citizen.

Former Iowa women’s basketball player and color commentator Jamie Cavey-Lang dies at 41

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter December 23, 2024

Former Iowa women’s basketball player and color commentator Jamie Cavey-Lang has passed away at the age of 41 on Saturday following a hard-fought battle with cancer, according to an email sent on Monday...

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke celebrates during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Missouri Western State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. Stuelke had 18 points and five rebounds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Griffons 110-55.

No. 22 Iowa women’s basketball survives nail-biting close with UNI to win state of Iowa

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter December 22, 2024

No. 22 Iowa women's basketball entered halftime with a 16-point victory, 53-37, over Northern Iowa on Friday. By the 5:16 mark in the third quarter, the Panthers cut that lead down to seven. And with...

Taylor Stremlow reacts to a three-pointer during the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series, a basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 75-69.

Iowa women’s basketball overcomes Northern Iowa’s comeback attempt, secures 92-86 home victory

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter December 20, 2024

The No. 22 Iowa women’s basketball team overcame in-state rival Northern Iowa’s second-half comeback attempt to secure a 92-86 home victory on Friday. Lucy Olsen logs 21 points, seven assists, and...

Lucy Olsen passes the ball during the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series, a basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 75-69.

No. 22 Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes ready for Northern Iowa after nail-biting loss to undefeated Michigan State

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter December 20, 2024

After a close 68-66 defeat at the hands of an unbeaten Michigan State squad, the No. 22 Iowa women’s basketball team is poised to return to the court to take on Northern Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates after victory over No. 2 Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 86-85. Clark recorded 34 points, nine defensive rebounds, and nine assists.

Iowa to retire Caitlin Clark’s jersey number on Feb. 2, 2025

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 18, 2024

Caitlin Clark's No. 22 is already on the court, but soon it will hang from the rafters. The Iowa Athletics Department announced plans Wednesday to retire Clark's number during a ceremony on Feb. 2...

Emily Ryan and Hannah Stuelke fight for the ball during the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series, a basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 75-69.

Iowa women’s basketball determined to fix turnover woes

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter December 17, 2024

The Iowa women’s basketball team is off to a strong start in the 2024-25 campaign, owning big victories over Kansas, Drake, and BYU. But despite their impressive record, turnovers continue to...

Hannah Stuelke reacts to a call during the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series, a basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 75-69.

Iowa women’s basketball drops Big Ten opener to Michigan State, 68-66

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter December 15, 2024

The Iowa women’s basketball team came up short, 68-66, against No. 17 Michigan State in a nail-biting road battle in East Lansing, Michigan on Sunday. While the Hawkeyes showcased strong play and led...